After spending much of the past decade taking breaks for celebrated side-projects, peerless bluegrass/country singer Alison Krauss and her all-star band Union Station have returned with their first new album in seven years, Paper Airplane.

They make another triumphant return this weekend to Ryman Auditorium (116 Fifth Ave. N., 889-3060) for a two-night stand at the historic venue.

The shows take place tonight and Saturday; both shows start at 8 p.m. Tickets are $38, $48, $68 and $88.